42F (King's Lynn) Squadron Air Training Corps
Venture Adventure Since 1939
42F (King's Lynn) Squadron Information
Venture Adventure since 1939
There are 6 wings, including Norfolk and Suffolk Wing, that make up Central and Eastern Region.
The squadron has approximately 50 cadets split between 2 flights. Each flight has some NCO's that are the cadets primary contact between themselves and the staff. Each flight has a flight commander, who reports via the rank structure to the Senior NCO's who then interacts with the staff, assisting at a higher level than expected of junior NCO's due to their increased experience and skills.
Air Training Corps
FACT: There are more members of the ACO than in the RAF
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The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) is a
national youth organisation for young men and women aged 13-20. It comprises of four sections - The Air Training Corps (ATC), the Combined Cadet Force (RAF), Air Cadet Central Gliding School (ACCGS) and the Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGS's).
The ATC has nearly 1000 squadrons divided into 36 wings which are then split into 6 regions.
ACO Vision
To ensure the ACO continues to flourish and to remain true to the ideals laid down in its Royal Warrant, especially with the provision of adequate aviation and other challenging activities to enable it to attract and retain membership and thereby provide example and leadership for today's youth.
Mission
To be a modern, dynamic, sustainable air-minded youth organisation of choice that offers fun and challenging opportunities.
Aims
The aims of the ACO are clear, demonstrating the ideals of producing enthusiastic and thoughtful young men and women who will strive to achieve in whatever walk of life they choose - To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the RAF
- To provide training which will be useful in both the services and in civilian life and to;
- To foster the sprit of adventure and to develop the qualities of
leadership and citizenship.